1 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, Texas, 77554
United States
July 22nd-28th: Shark U Week – Come to the 6th Annual Shark University Week at Moody Gardens! Dive into the world of sharks and learn all about these misunderstood creatures. Your shark knowledge will be tested at the end of the week so make sure to pay attention once school is in session! Some of the fin-tastic fun activities and events this year include keeper talks & live feedings, shark discount, arts & crafts, interactive stations, exhibits & activities, “Great White Shark 3D” on the big screen, and even help name a Shark! Aquarist Talk will be held at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
Some of the fin-tastic fun activities and events this year include:
- Keeper talks & live feedings
- Shark discount
- Arts & crafts
- Interactive stations, exhibits & activities
- Great White Shark 3D
- Help us name our Shark!
- Sharks on Social Media #SharkUWeek
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BIOLOGY
SEE REAL SHARKS, REAL CLOSE!
KEEPER TALKS & EXPERIENCES:
July 22 – July 28
- 10:30 AM | Dive Presentation @ South Pacific Exhibit (Lower Level)
- 11:30 AM | Shark Feeding @ Caribbean Exhibit
- 11:30 AM | Ray Racket Feed Presentation @ Amazon Exhibit inside Rainforest Exhibit (Except Monday/Thursday)
- 1:00PM | Kelp Shark Feed & Chat @ Kelp Tank on Upper Level
- 1:30 PM | Dive Presentation @ Caribbean Exhibit
- 2:30 PM | Shark Feeding & Dive Presentation @ South Pacific Exhibit
- 3:30PM | Aquarist Shark Chat @ the Ocean View Room
ARTS & CRAFTS
1 – 3 PM (JULY 22 – JULY 28)
Stop by the Visitor Center lobby for some sharky arts & crafts!
SAVY SHARK CARTS
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (JULY 22 – JULY 28)
Visit our student volunteers at their Shark Carts for an interactive learning experience.
SHARKS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
JULY 22 – JULY 28
During Shark Week, we will be hosting several Facebook LIVE events where you can send us your questions using the hashtag #SharkUWeek and our shark experts will answer them LIVE from the Aquarium Pyramid! We will also be posting Fun Facts, Trivia Questions, Videos, and Give-Aways! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube so you don’t miss out on any of the Shark U Week Fun!
GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D
EXPERIENCE GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D ON THE BIGGEST SCREEN IN TEXAS!
Showtimes: 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM
Misrepresented, maligned and misunderstood, the Great White Shark is an iconic predator: the creature we love to fear…Great White Shark 3D will explore the Great White’s place in our imaginations, in our fears, and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain… See the Great White through the eyes of people who swim with sharks: Mike Rutzen, Frederic Buyle and William Winram. Narrated by Bill Nighy, directed by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, and photographed by D.J. Roller.
SHARKS AFTER DARK, A SPECIAL SCREENING FOR SHARK U WEEK
Showings: July 26 – 6pm and 7pm
Where: MG3D Theater for FREE!
See a special Shark Week screening from Discovery Channel on the largest screen in Texas!
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SHARK U WEEK DISCOUNT:
Visit the Aquarium Pyramid during Shark U Week for just $26.95 ($31.95 regular). Use code MGSHARK at checkout for $5.00 off aquarium admission. Valid only July 22 – July 28, 2018.
Not Valid with any other coupon or discount offer. Only Valid July 22 – July 28, 2018. Up to 6 people.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online
